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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,270

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $340

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,864

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelOutbackAltima
Trim3.6R3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $32,350
Base Invoice $26,460 $30,138
Limited Package 3,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Navigation system 1,550  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 350
Floor mats   135
Bodyside moldings   205
Rear spoiler   405
Limited Package 3,207  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Navigation system 1,294  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 266
Floor mats   106
Bodyside moldings   185
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 5,540 1,095
Options (change) 4,916 901
Destination 775 825
Total Price $34,610 $34,270
Total Invoice $32,151 $31,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $851
Model Year20122015
ModelOutbackAltima
Trim3.6R3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,610$34,270
Adjustments for Features-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,385$34,270
Total Invoice$32,151$31,864
Adjustments for Features-1,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,013$31,864

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122015
ModelOutbackAltima
Trim3.6R3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$4,490$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1380

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122015
ModelOutbackAltima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in191.5 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height65.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265076%
Total Not Requested82524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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